May 21-27 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from May 21-27, 2025. It’s Memorial Day weekend – come to the mountains to celebrate the unofficial start to summer. Our towns and local businesses are open and ready to welcome you to eat, play and stay. Art and music events are plentiful. Take the kids to a farm experience at Looking Glass Creamery (pictured) or take yourself to a winery tour at Overmountain Vineyards. Find festivals and a comedy show. While you’re here, take time to acknowledge Memorial Day with ceremonies in Columbus and Saluda. Here’s the schedule so you can plan for this week’s fun. Or plan for summer vacations, family reunions and other gatherings – look ahead with our online events calendar: https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Come and spend a few days with us – we can help you plan! Our web site has lots of useful information. Take a look or give us a call. 828-894-2324. email us. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

May 14-20 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from May 14-20, 2025. It’s time to celebrate the 20th Annual Saluda Arts Festival – stroll along the railroad tracks and main street and enjoy the talents of nearly 100 artists, plus music, food and fun. You’ll find lots of other events around the First Peak – nature walks, sunset parties, art discussions, lots of live music and even an ‘80s prom dance. Here’s the schedule so you can plan for this week’s fun. Or look ahead using our online events calendar: https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Come and spend a few days with us – we can help you plan! Our web site has lots of useful information. Take a look or give us a call. 828-894-2324. email us. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

May 7-13 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from May 7-13, 2025. It’s Mother’s Day Weekend! We have lots of ways to show our moms, grandmothers and honorary moms that they are loved. Bring the family to the mountains and enjoy special brunches, create some art, tour gorgeous horse barns, listen to live music at lovely venues. It’ll be fun for all involved. Check our events list for this week. Of course, there are great places to eat and shop in our small towns. Or look ahead using our online events calendar: https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ We love helping you find the perfect place to stay and how to spend your days. Our web site has lots of useful information to help you plan a day or a week at the First Peak. Take a look. 828-894-2324. email us. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

April 30 – May 6 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from April 30 – May 6, 2025. We’ve got big news of recovery on our beloved Green River, thanks to huge efforts from multiple agencies. The lower section of the river has been restored and is ready to reopen for the summer season.  This news comes as Green River Adventures hosts their season-opening Spring Green Bash this weekend on Saluda’s Main Street, announcing their tubing and self-guided inflatable kayaking trips are booking now on this lower section beginning Memorial Day weekend. This week also brings the return of favorite events that lead us into summer, including the amphitheater concerts at Tryon Fine Arts Center and the first Saturday Night Lights festival. Check our events list for these events plus equestrian, theater, music and family events.  Or look ahead using our online events calendar: https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ We love helping you find the perfect place to stay and how to spend your days. Our web site has lots of useful information to help you plan a day or a week at the First Peak. Take a look. 828-894-2324. email us. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

April 23-29 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from April 23-29, 2025. Happy spring! Come visit and make the most of this season. It’s the 9th Annual Pig Pickin’ event at Parker-Binns Vineyard – get tickets in advance for this festive day of food and wine. This week features nature programs, family fun, the arts, wine and music events. Check our events list to see what’s coming up. Or look ahead using our online events calendar: https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ We love helping you find the perfect place to stay and how to spend your days. Our web site has lots of useful information to help you plan a day or a week at the First Peak. Take a look. 828-894-2324. email us. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

April 16-22 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from April 16-22, 2025. Happy spring! Our towns and trails are filled with bright flowers and spring greens – such a welcome sight! Come and see for yourself. Check our events list for a wide variety of events over the next week. The weekend is full of music, brunches and Easter egg hunts – look in the countryside at FENCE, Looking Glass Creamery and more, or around town and local parks. And yes, even adults have their own egg hunts at some locations. Get out and about and have some fun with us. Or look ahead using our online events calendar: https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Our web site has lots of useful information to help you plan a day or a week at the First Peak. Take a look and ask for help – we love helping you find the perfect place to stay and how to spend your days. 828-894-2324. email us We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

April 9-15 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from April 9-15, 2025. Happy spring! Make time for a visit to enjoy the wildflowers, azaleas, dogwoods and other native plants blooming now – it’s lovely! Take in one of the many outdoor events that make the most of these beautiful days – live music, arts, wine tastings, etc. Our first Easter events are happening this week – there’s an egg hunt for kids and one for adults – and next week there will be many more. Browse our weekly events list to see what’s happening. Keep an eye on our online calendar as we add events for late spring and beyond. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Our April restaurant guide is out now – it includes lots of updates and the wonderful news that Green River Bar-B-Que in Saluda has reopened after months of recovery from hurricane damages!! We’re here to help with your plans. 828-894-2324. email us We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

April 2-8 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from April 2-8, 2025. Enjoy spring at the First Peak with beautiful flowers, tiny green leaves and the welcome humidity in the air this week! The much-needed rain has helped the firefighters put an end to the wildfires in our area. Come for a visit and learn more about the famous Saluda Grade – the Night at the Museum brings history to life at the Saluda Historic Depot on Friday, then learn more of the railroad’s nearly 200-year history on Tuesday. There’s plenty of wine, equestrian events and live music this week, plus a second chance to Go Fly a Kite at FENCE! Browse our weekly events list to see what’s happening. Keep an eye on our online calendar as we add events for late spring and beyond. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ Our April restaurant guide is out now – it includes lots of updates and the wonderful news that Green River Bar-B-Que in Saluda has reopened after months of recovery from hurricane damages!! We’re here to help with your plans. 828-894-2324. email us We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

Mar 26-Ap 1 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Mar. 26 – Ap. 1, 2025. Wow, what a week it’s been for our beautiful county. You might have seen the wildfires in our wilderness areas on the news. We’re ready for some rain! Otherwise, it’s business as usual in our towns and most areas – the smoke comes and goes. Touch base with us for guidance. We are grateful for the tremendous support by firefighters from near and far, and all the people working to protect to our communities. This weekend offers opportunities for us to connect in our small towns. Maybe Tryon’s April Fool’s Festival, with its outhouse races and ‘trashion’ show, is just what we all need to breathe some life into a spring day.  There are lots of live music events, including Saturday’s ‘Chase Away the Blues’ concert event. It’s the perfect time for a local spring favorite – Go Fly a Kite day at FENCE (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center). A huge green field with families flying kites is a wonderful sight! You’ll find lots of ways to enjoy this weather while supporting our local businesses. Browse our weekly events list to see what’s happening. Keep an eye on our online calendar as we add events for late spring and beyond. https://firstpeaknc.com/events/ We’re here to help with your plans. 828-894-2324. email us We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...